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Unveiling Diversity: Training New Human Books at the Peacock Centre in Hobart

In the vibrant city of Hobart, A Fairer World recently hosted an extraordinary event at the Peacock Centre, where we...

Gender Pay Gap in Australia

The issue of gender pay disparity continues to make headlines, serving as a stark reminder of the persistent inequalities that...

Book Graduation In The Park

It was a remarkable day at A Fairer World’s Hobart Human Library as we celebrated the graduation of our newest...

Valerie – human ‘book’ & comedian

Valerie joined the Hobart Human Library earlier this year. As a writer, she finds the idea of being a ‘book’ rather...

Natasha – surviving abuse and finding her voice

Story by Madeleine Rojahn Whether transmitted on paper or on air, the impacts of Natasha Lahey’s words are far reaching...

Chloe – Happily Living as my True Self

Hi, my name is Chloe. I am a transgender woman in my late 40s. As part of the human library...

Sue – Hobart Human Library librarian, student mentor, researcher, typist

Hobart Human Library librarian, student mentor, researcher, typist, Sue has undertaken many roles in over 3 years as a volunteer with...

Jasper – growing form hardship & connecting with the community

Book report by Jasper “I found myself in my first training session for the Human Library in March of 2022...

Emma – human ‘book’ to Management Committee

Emma is a human ‘book’ and has recently been nominated for our 2023 Management Committee. Emma joined the Hobart Human Library as a ‘book’...

Deborah – author, advocate & human ‘book’

What’s it like to be under the control of an abuser, a man who professes to love you, yet abuses...

Let’s Get Together – Cosgrove High School

The Let’s Get Together program is more than an anti-bullying program. It can change school culture. The program supports schools...

Leyla – A Fairer World All-Rounder

“Some people don’t know about Islam and hijab and that can make them scared. So being able to talk about...